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Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can make a difference

  • Written by Shannon Roberts, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering, UMass Amherst
imageSummer is the riskiest time of year for teenage drivers.Martin Novak/Moment via Getty Images

The last few weeks of summer, heading into Labor Day weekend, can sometimes mean vacations and driving more miles on the road for all people, including teens.

Traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for teens, and the crash rate for teen drivers is...

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